Favorite spicy fragrances?

[BlackCat]

I'm pretty new to enjoying spicy fragrances.  I'm still a bit of a wimp--I don't like a super-heavy dusting of spice because it makes me sneeze.

I do really like cumin, which some people find a bit too "skanky" for their tastes.    

My favorites:  DK Black Cashmere; Rochas Femme (plum chypre with cumin); McQueen Kingdom (floral with cumin); Ormonde Jayne Ta'if (rose with saffron)

Yours?

[makeupmaven]

I'm not a niche fragrance expert, more mainstream. Don't shoot me, but my two favorite "spicier" fragrances are Clinique Aromatics Elixier (especially the body cream) and Avon Imari.

[BlackCat]

I'm not a niche fragrance expert, more mainstream. Don't shoot me, but my two favorite "spicier" fragrances are Clinique Aromatics Elixier (especially the body cream) and Avon Imari.

Nothing wrong with finding mainstreams you like. I'm partial to Tommy Girl and Juicy Couture.

I've not yet smelled AE but know many people who love it. It's a classic.  I've never smelled or heard of Imari. I'll have to check it out.

[makinalist]

I adore Aromatics Elixir, because it loves me back!  Sentimental spicy scents are CK Obsession and YSL Opium.  I'm not sure what modern spicy scents I would like.  I know there are many that are softer than the old powerhouses were.

[ddgattina]

I love spicy interesting fragrances, including true gourmand types, which, to my skin and nose, don't seem especially "foody" just warm, natural spicy.  A few of my faves are from Santa Fe Fragrance, which uses ONLY natural essential oils and essences:

Abiquiu: Described as " a mysterious and lingering 'oriental.' Rich note of Rose & Narcisse set against a spicy and resinous background of Benzoin,Black Pepper, Cardamom, Coriander, frankincense & Vanilla"  Love this, to me, it's the perfect "oriental" fragrance.
   
Ambrosia Vanilla: vanilla, ginger, cardamom, benzoin, oriental--- luscious, the ginger, benzoin and cardamom make the vanilla more complex and deep while the vanilla keeps it all accessible.

Prophetisima: Unique, smokey, woody /smoky like In ancient days. agarwood akaoud found in Nepal, and other Interesting notes of frankinence, myrrh, cistus labdaniferous. Don't know if woody smoky qualifies as "spicy" but it seems spicy to me, and I love the dark complexity.  Really unique.

Haven't tried the next one, but I think it sounds luscious, and may be my holiday present to me:
Mandir: A refreshing, bitttersweet oriental complex. Citrusy and floral accord with deep ambery notes composed of Liatrix, Benzoin & Myrrh Frankincense, Cistus, Vanilla, jasmin Sambac, Cumin, Celery etc.

Of the more commercial lines, I truly love Guerlain's Mitsouko  (I believe this one also has cumin as a note), but it doesn't love me back.  Smells great in the bottle, but not on my skin. 

Glad you started this thread, I think I may have to make a holiday order.  I definitely need something new for my mother, sadly the stuff she is given makes me gag and gasp for air when I am in a closed car or room with her.  I think I'm going to clean out her stash and get her some natural fragrances for Christmas!
   

[DivaDebbi]

Blackcat are you sure you meant Rochas Femme?  That was my sisters signature scent for many years.  I always loved it on her and on me, yet I never felt right wearing it, like an imposter, oddly. Does that make any sense?  Anywho, just looked it up because I never thought of it as spicey in any way.  It is described as peach and plum  with florals and musk...I always thought it quite sweet smelling.   

 

[milla]

I should be working but I cannot concentrate for very long. This is my last post for the week-have a really busy week ahead.

I read this in the newspaper supplement:
If you're a floral girl who loves Joy by Patou you have to try something called Hasu-no-Hana by Grossmith
If you like orientals Like Opium or Samsara, then it's L'air du Desert Marocain by Tauer for you.
..and finally if you're a Chypre who loves Mitsouko (that's moi) you will be enchanted by Fleurs de Sel by Miller Harris. I might try it but I doubt that I will by it at £110 

For the chaps:
If he likes cologne it is Aqua de Parma Cologna Essenza.
If he goes for hot and spicy, Memoir Man by Amouage.
If he likes freshness (and who doesn't?) Eau D'Adrian by Annick Goutal.

Hope this is not too off-topic.

Have a good start of the week everybody.
xx

[cara4art]

One word - Opium
It suits me so well - just a drop or two will do it.
Florals, and so-called "fresh" citrus-y scents do not suit me at all, plus the latter give me headaches.

[BlackCat]

Blackcat are you sure you meant Rochas Femme?  That was my sisters signature scent for many years.  I always loved it on her and on me, yet I never felt right wearing it, like an imposter, oddly. Does that make any sense?  Anywho, just looked it up because I never thought of it as spicey in any way.  It is described as peach and plum  with florals and musk...I always thought it quite sweet smelling.   

 

The one I'm talking about is the newer Cresp version, not the original Roudnitska version. I'd love to try the original, but it's hard to find.

http://www.nstperfume.com/2006/12/18/perfume-review-rochas-femme-vintage-new/

It has some sweetness and musk, but definitely cumin as well. Maybe your sister has the vintage version, or maybe her skin eats cumin?

[hopflower]

I still love Opium by YSL.

[sau]

I am on a roll today with replies!  Cannabis Rose by Fresh is really haunting! Just a teeny bit of rose.

[Poppyfields]

I'm on the hunt for a new spice favorite.  As I have said, I have loved spice since a babe in arms, smelling my dad's Old Spice.

In college I wore Avon's Timeless.  Last I checked it was still available.
In the mid 80's DH purchased Karl Lagerfeld's KL for me duty free in mid flight.  We could not open it until landing, but the flight attendant said it was a bit lighter but similar to Opium. 

Turned out we both loved it, and stocked up in the Caribbean when it began vanishing from shelves in the U.S.  I managed to snag a bottle from Fragrance.Net once, but it is usually out of stock.  Classified as Oriental-Spicy it has notes of orange, bergamot, clove, cinnamon, ylang-ylang, vanilla, patchouli, civit.

Love hearing everyone's picks.

[BlackCat]

For Opium fans, have you noticed it change much over the years?  Supposedly, it's been reformulated several times.

Back in the day, it was too much for me, but recently, I smelled it and enjoyed it.  I don't know if that speaks to reformulation or simply a broadening of my tastes.

One fragrance that I like that is a bit softer than Opium but still has some nice spice is Kristen Michele Parfumeur's Epice Orientale.